The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)

5.3 19 min Movie
Documentary

This legendary fight was filmed on March 17, 1897, using 63mm film that produced an aspect ratio of about 1.75:1. Using three adjacent cameras, Enoch Rector recorded the entire fight, simultaneously creating the world's first known feature film, as the resulting footage lasted over 90 minutes in length. About a quarter of the film survives today.

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Cast

James J. Corbett James J. Corbett Himself
Bob Fitzsimmons Bob Fitzsimmons Himself
Billy Madden Billy Madden Himself - Sullivan's Manager
George Siler George Siler Himself - Referee
John L. Sullivan John L. Sullivan Himself - Master of Ceremonies

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